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Comic Book
5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British
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Routes in The Comic Strip - SW Face
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Charlie Brown T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Circus Act T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Comic Book T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Cruising for Burgers T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 |
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Frontal Lobotomy T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Full Frontal Nudity T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Invisible Man, The T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 |
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Pacific Coast Highway S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Right On Top of Me T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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| Type: | Trad, 140 ft (42 m), 2 pitches |
| GPS: | 34.0131, -116.1433 |
| FA: | R. Harrison, J. Long, D. Watson and R. Accomazzo, Dec. 1972 |
| Page Views: | 6,912 total · 23/month |
| Shared By: | Adam Stackhouse on Jul 10, 2002 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
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The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
This is the prominent climb on the prominent formation in the Comic Book area. A beautiful two-pitch crack running up wonderful white granite. Solid crack climbing skills needed.
P1) Climb a crack running up the wall (interesting 5.8) to a scoop/alcove where two bolt belay is found.
P2) This pitch starts with the crux of the climb. Some call it 10a. Crank your way up and over the upper lip of the scoop and into the continuing crack above. Enjoyable jamming leads to the top of the formation.
Descent: Scramble down off to the back and right through boulders.
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